Galway Events

GALWAY CITY ON THE WEST COAST OF IRELAND, IS THE EUROPEAN CAPITAL OF CULTURE FOR THE YEAR 2020.

In 2020, Galway City and County will host hundreds of events throughout the year, with the aim of empowering communities to unite through culture, to create something amazing.

Galway 2020 will follow the Celtic Calendar to bring a distinctly Irish feel to this very European festival.

Anything that feeds the soul is culture. Culture is art, music, dance, its food , sea, landscape, its the people, Its fun! Since the announcement in 2015 of Galway winning the European Capital of Culture 2020, the anticipation has been building with the excitement of the unknown.

PROGRAMME OF EVENTS

The year will see an extraordinary showcase of events highlighting the richness and diversity of Galway’s culture and its people.

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Irish Dance Shows in Galway

Mise Eire The Show takes the audience on a journey through Ireland’s rich past. Visiting fascinating characters such as Grace O’Malley, The Pirate Queen of Connacht and Cu Chulainn the Irish Warrior, this production boasts stunning examples of Irish traditional music, song and dance. Visit the famous fishing village of The Claddagh and hear the story of the Claddagh ring. Stand on the steps of the GPO during the 1916 Easter Rising and come aboard a ship during the 1800’s when Irish People left Ireland in the search of a better life in America.

The show features a cast of award winning singers, dancers and musicians. A lot of the cast have toured extensively with productions such as Riverdance, Lord of The Dance and The Women of Ireland.

A must see for locals and visitors alike.

*Show dates and locations
June 24th – August 28th 2020– The Galmont Hotel, Galway City.
Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday nights at 8.30pm
(excluding July 29th, 30th & 31st)

September 2nd – October 1st – An Taibhdhearc Theatre, Galway City.
Monday and Tuesday nights at 8.30pm

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